Security cameras have become common, and necessary feature of modern security systems. As technology continues to advance rapidly, more facilities are moving away from traditional analog systems to new IP video surveillance systems.

IP cameras from Hikvision are available in a broad range of resolutions and can be chosen depending on specific requirements. The lowest resolution IP camera on the market is almost 4 times the resolution of that of an analog camera. This additional resolution allows for pictures to become more defined, faces and details become clearer, license plates are easier to read and a larger area can be covered with only a single camera.

The range of IP cameras from Hikvision also have a high-level scalability. IP cameras have a major advantage over other surveillance cameras as the IP cameras connect to an IT network, which means that there is no limit to the number of cameras that can be connected to the system.

The range of IP Cameras from Hikvision are also extremely easy to install. Most of the IP cameras work on a plug-and-play functionality and work in the same way a computers’ webcam does. IP cameras use a single cable that can be used for everything. Using PoE (Power over Ethernet), IP cameras have the capability to be powered through the same cable that transmits the signal from the video and any PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) commands. As these IP cameras run on the network, it can run to the nearest network switch. IP cameras also have the functionality of being integrated with a wireless network allowing an ultimately unlimited expansion.

Another advantage of using an IP camera system is the payback and search functionality is much more advanced than even the most progressive analog DVR. They include features such as object search - should an object or item go missing, you simply draw a box around the area it was in and the camera will automatically search for any activity in that area. They can also read and record license plates, input them into a database, allowing you to search for specific vehicles, or even create automatic events when a particular license plate is read.

The Hikvision range of IP systems can often record a mix of high and lower resolution IP cameras which allows for the capability of a larger range of camera options and price points. It also means you can upgrade a camera to a higher resolution model in the future without having to change the recorder.

Hikvision’s range of NVR systems also feature an innovative feature: Business Intelligence (BI). The BI module is a set of specific tools that have been designed to convert unstructured data from a related POS into useful information for the purposes of business analysis. BI technologies are extremely valuable in order to identify, develop and analyze new opportunities. BI technologies also include heat map functions while containing transaction data analysis, people counting analysis and retail traffic to improve resource efficiency and optimise business strategies.

As a result of excellent sales and service, Security Retailer is proud to declare that we have been awarded as a Hikvision Authorised Diamond Dealer Partner (DDP). You can purchase Hikvision products with the peace of mind that you will be receiving genuine and certified items, local Australian technical support, 3 years of back-to-base manufactures warranty and Australian firmware. Click here to see our Diamond Certification